Hawkins County Mayor to Run for State House District 9

Outgoing Hawkins County Mayor Melville Bailey will challenge state Rep. Gary Hicks in the Republican primary for House District 9, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Bailey announced several weeks ago that he would not seek reelection as county mayor. Hicks was first sworn in to the House in January 2016. District 9 serves Hawkins and Hancock counties.